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The [[Arch_CutLine|Arch CutLine]] tool allows you to cut a solid Arch object like an [[Arch_Wall|Arch Wall]] or [[Arch_Structure|Arch Structure]] using a line that is crossing the object.
The [[Arch_CutLine|Arch CutLine]] tool cuts a solid Arch object like an [[Arch_Wall|Arch Wall]] or [[Arch_Structure|Arch Structure]] with a straight edge. Based on that edge and the normal of the [[Draft_SelectPlane|Draft working plane]] a cutting face is generated.


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# If required align the working plane:
#* The selected edge may not be parallel to the normal of the working plane.
#* The generated cutting face will be perpendicular to the working plane.
# Select the object to be cut in the [[Tree_view|tree view]] or the [[3D_view|3D view]].
# Select the object to be cut in the [[Tree_view|tree view]] or the [[3D_view|3D view]].
# Then select the edge to be used to cut the object, for example, a [[Draft_Wire|Draft Wire]]. This object should be selected in the [[3D_view|3D view]] only.
# Select a straight edge. This object must be selected in the [[3D_view|3D view]].
# Press the {{Button|[[Image:Arch_CutLine.svg|16px]] [[Arch_CutLine|Cut Line]]}} button.
# Press the {{Button|[[Image:Arch_CutLine.svg|16px]] [[Arch_CutLine|Cut Line]]}} button.
# Choose {{MenuCommand|Behind}} or {{MenuCommand|Front}} to indicate what part of the solid will be removed.
# Choose {{MenuCommand|Behind}} or {{MenuCommand|Front}} to indicate on which side of the cutting face material should be removed.
# Click the {{Button|OK}} button.
# Press the {{Button|OK}} button.


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Revision as of 07:25, 11 September 2023

Arch CutLine

Menu location
Arch → Cut with line
Workbenches
Arch
Default shortcut
None
Introduced in version
0.19
See also
Arch CutPlane

Description

The Arch CutLine tool cuts a solid Arch object like an Arch Wall or Arch Structure with a straight edge. Based on that edge and the normal of the Draft working plane a cutting face is generated.

Arch Wall cut by a line. Left: subtractive box that appears when using the tool. Right: resulting wall after the cut is done.

Usage

  1. If required align the working plane:
    • The selected edge may not be parallel to the normal of the working plane.
    • The generated cutting face will be perpendicular to the working plane.
  2. Select the object to be cut in the tree view or the 3D view.
  3. Select a straight edge. This object must be selected in the 3D view.
  4. Press the Cut Line button.
  5. Choose Behind or Front to indicate on which side of the cutting face material should be removed.
  6. Press the OK button.

Scripting

See also: Arch API and FreeCAD Scripting Basics.